15 days in Finland Itinerary

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Vantaa Art Museum. Escape the urban bustle at Nuuksio National Park and Laajalahti Nature Reserve. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area (in Kouvola) and Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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London, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. In July in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Hupisaaret Park, then see the interesting displays at Oulun Taidemuseo, and then kick back and relax at Nallikari Beach. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Pohjois-Pohjanmaan museo, see the interesting displays at Kierikki Stone Age Centre, then tour or see a game at Oulu Climbing Centre, then pause for some photo ops at Toripolliisi, and finally don't miss a visit to Kauppahalli.

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Fly from Helsinki to Oulu in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, daytime highs in Oulu are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Museumship Pommern, learn about all things military at Aland Maritime Museum, step into the grandiose world of Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården, then examine the collection at Kastelholm Castle, and finally take in the waterfront at The Maritime Quarter. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Aland Hunting & Fishing Museum, then contemplate the long history of Salis Batteri, then step off the mainland to explore Kobba Klintar, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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You can fly from Oulu to Mariehamn in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. July in Mariehamn sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Take a break from the city and head to Teijo National Park and Vepsa Island. Get some historical perspective at Old Rauma and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turku: The Church of the Holy Cross (in Rauma) and Automobile Museum (in Uusikaupunki). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, wander the streets of Naantali Old Town, explore the world behind art at Ett Hem Museum, and let the kids burn off some steam at Adventure Park.

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Traveling by flight from Mariehamn to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Turku are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto and Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower. You'll explore and learn at Vapriikin Museokeskus and Parola Tank Museum. Change things up with a short trip to Visavuori in Valkeakoski (about 36 minutes away). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Hatanpaa Arboretum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas, get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Ronga, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampere Cathedral.

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Traveling by train from Turku to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In July in Tampere, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel back home.